Crock Pot Salsa Recipes

Steps:

• Core tomatoes. Cut a small slit in 2 tomatoes; insert a garlic clove into each slit. Place tomatoes and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker., Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds if a milder salsa is desired. Place jalapenos in the slow cooker., Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until vegetables are softened (some may brown slightly); cool. , In a blender, combine the tomato mixture, cilantro and, if desired, salt; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Sprinkle roast with garlic salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown roast on all sides. Transfer meat to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine salsa, water, onion, jalapeno and taco seasoning; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-7 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Reserve 2 cups cooking juices from slow cooker; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices., Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into salsa mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Steps:

• Cut a small slit in two tomatoes; insert a garlic clove in each. Place tomatoes and onion in slow cooker. Cut stem off jalapenos; remove seeds if a milder salsa is desired. Place peppers in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until vegetables are softened (some may brown slightly); cool. In blender, combine tomato mixture parsley and salt . Process until smooth. Refrigerate leftovers. Also freezes well.
• I use my hand blender to process, then I can chop it all right in the slow cooker and don't have to transfer it to blender container.